Michael Gonzalez is a freelance writer. He also teaches nonprofits and small businesses how to share their stories so they can help more people through his Best Nonprofit PR Method. He often describes himself as “a recovering reporter” after serving as a correspondent for a local news media company for more than 25 years. Michael started Steel Shores Media in 2019 to work with nonprofits and governmental agencies. Michael has a degree in communications from Valparaiso University, and he lives in Lake Station with his family.